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Russia Demands Neutral Ukraine for Security Talks
8/21/2025
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- Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that resolving Ukraine's security issues without Russia is ineffective.
- He criticized Western leaders for excluding Russia from security guarantee discussions.
- Lavrov emphasized that Ukraine must adopt neutrality and abandon NATO aspirations for any agreement.
- European leaders remain skeptical of Putin's commitment to peace negotiations, noting Lavrov's statements indicate no change in Russia's position.
